Carla
Carla is an audio plugin host, with support for many audio drivers and plugin formats. It has some nice features like automation of parameters via MIDI CC (and send output back as MIDI too) and full OSC control.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
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SV1987 added Carla as alternative to Light Host- SV1987 reviewed Carla
I am currently testing this. Carla looks promising. Better than everything free that I have tested so far. Almost everything broke on me. This looks stable.
Could not connect to Audio backend 'DirectSound1, possible reasons: Failed to create device This is what it shows in the end.
- guoiewbvc923 reviewed Carla
I really like what you can do with this application and I'm impressed how many audio plugin standards it supports. What I really don't like about this application is the interface and that the audio/MIDI router and audio plugin rack are not two different applications.
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Average rating of 4.6Alternatives
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Audio & MusicGitHub repository
- 1,711 Stars
- 152 Forks
- 680 Open Issues
- Updated Nov 24, 2024
Comments and Reviews
Open Source are the best software.
I am currently testing this. Carla looks promising. Better than everything free that I have tested so far. Almost everything broke on me. This looks stable.
Could not connect to Audio backend 'DirectSound1, possible reasons: Failed to create device This is what it shows in the end.
I really like what you can do with this application and I'm impressed how many audio plugin standards it supports. What I really don't like about this application is the interface and that the audio/MIDI router and audio plugin rack are not two different applications.
I use this on Windows as a VSTi host for MIDI instruments, like for using an eDrum kit to trigger EZ Drummer, as well as for practicing Guitar/Bass through amp sims with headphones, or for jamming with people when I don't feel like lugging my guitar amp around, but don't mind bringing my laptop, a small recording interface, and some wired speakers. I also use this on Linux, both for the same use as Windows described above, as a bridging host for 32 bit plugins and Windows VST's through Wine on 64 bit Linux native DAW's. Works REALLY well!!! Open Source is BEST Source, and it's fully cross-platform on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X, too, so there's that as an added bonus.
Best app for routing audio between applications. I use it on both OS X and Linux. Open Source and well maintained.